Martin Boyd pottery was established in 1946 by Guy Martin Boyd, a member of the Boyd family of artists. The company's roots can be traced back to the Boyd family's long history of artistic expression, with several generations of the family known for their contributions to Australian art.

Guy Martin Boyd was the son of the painter Merric Boyd and brother of the renowned potter Arthur Boyd. He had a passion for pottery and spent time in England studying under Bernard Leach, a prominent figure in the studio pottery movement. Guy Martin Boyd returned to Australia in the late 1930s and began producing his own ceramics in a studio he set up in his family home.

In 1951 Guy Martin Boyd established his own pottery company in Cremorne, Victoria, with his wife, Sheila under the name Martin Boyd Pottery. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing more...

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Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal mother and child with…

Aboriginal Mother and Child Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal mother and child with goanna incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia' 26.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd, coffee pot and four cups and saucers, (9 items),…

Martin Boyd Hand-Carved Coffee Set

Martin Boyd, coffee pot and four cups and saucers, (9 items), incised 'Martin Boyd Hand-Carved, Australia', the pot 22 cm high

A large ceramic wall plate by Martin Boyd (1923-1988),…

Martin Boyd's Corroboree: Indigenous Figures on Ceramic Plate

A large ceramic wall plate by Martin Boyd (1923-1988), depicting three male corroboree figures with totem poles in the background, in brown and ochre slip colours, incised in script verso, 'Martin Boyd/Australia', 35 cm diameter

A collection of thirteen studio pottery plates by Guy Boyd,…

Guy Boyd Studio Pottery Plate Collection

A collection of thirteen studio pottery plates by Guy Boyd, decorated with flora and fauna, portraits and landscapes, twelve incised to base: Guy Boyd, one stamped to base: Martin Boyd, the largest 14 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Two pottery floral plates, 26 cm diameter

Floral Pottery Plates by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd Two pottery floral plates, 26 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plate with unusual hand-painted decoration…

Aboriginal Woman Spearing Fish Martin Boyd Pottery Plate

Martin Boyd pottery plate with unusual hand-painted decoration of an Aboriginal woman spearing a fish, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia', 27 cm diameter

Martin Boyd hand-painted four tile panel mounted in hardwood…

Hand-painted Australian Landscape Tile Panel by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd hand-painted four tile panel mounted in hardwood frame depicting an Australian landscape signed lower right 'Martin Boyd' 30.5 x 30.5 cm, 38 x 45 cm overall

Martin Boyd, pair of pottery plaques with Aboriginal figures,…

Aboriginal Pottery Plaques by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd, pair of pottery plaques with Aboriginal figures, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia', 26 cm diameter

A Eucalyptus flower plate by Martin Boyd, circa 1955,…

Martin Boyd Eucalyptus Flower Plate

A Eucalyptus flower plate by Martin Boyd, circa 1955, underglaze decoration of cream and russet eucalyptus flowers with black gumnuts and foliage on a teal ground; inscribed signature of Martin Boyd Australia underside, diameter 26.5 cm

A Martin Boyd six tile serving butler's tray

Martin Boyd Butler's Tray

A Martin Boyd six tile serving butler's tray

A collection of six hand painted slipware plates by Martin Boyd,…

Hand-painted slipware plates by Martin Boyd

A collection of six hand painted slipware plates by Martin Boyd, variously decorated with landscapes and figures, 30 cm diameter

Large Martin Boyd (1923-88) vase with Aboriginal motif

Aboriginal-inspired Martin Boyd vase

Large Martin Boyd (1923-88) vase with Aboriginal motif

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal mother and child…

Aboriginal Mother and Child Plate by Martin Boyd Pottery

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal mother and child holding a coolamon incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia' 26.5 cm diameter

Guy Martin a Beckett Boyd (1923 ? 1988), a set of three…

Martin Boyd Slipware Crane Plates

Guy Martin a Beckett Boyd (1923 ? 1988), a set of three slipware crane and landscape decorated plates, each incised 'Martin Boyd' to the base

Six Martin Boyd 'Ballerina' plates, each with inscribed…

Martin Boyd Ballerina Plates Set

Six Martin Boyd 'Ballerina' plates, each with inscribed signature verso. Diameter 12.5 cm (each)

Guy Martin A'Beckett Boyd, (1923-1988), portrait of the…

Portrait of Andor Meszaros

Guy Martin A'Beckett Boyd, (1923-1988), portrait of the sculptor Andor Meszaros 1971-76, cast bronze on a timber plinth, signed to neck, height 28 cm

Guy Martin A'Beckett Boyd (1923-1988), a slip cast glazed…

Aboriginal Profile Plate by Martin Boyd

Guy Martin A'Beckett Boyd (1923-1988), a slip cast glazed earthenware plate, hand decorated with an Aboriginal profile, inscribed: Martin Boyd Australia, 26.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plate with wildflower decoration, incised…

Wildflower Martin Boyd Pottery Plate

Martin Boyd pottery plate with wildflower decoration, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia', 26 cm diameter

Martin Boyd (1923-1988). A glazed slipware platter, hand…

Aboriginal Figures Glazed Platter by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd (1923-1988). A glazed slipware platter, hand decorated with Aboriginal figures, signed Martin Boyd Australia, 31 cm diameter

Martin Boyd (1923-1988), Two plates, one painted with an…

Martin Boyd's Painted Plates and Dishes

Martin Boyd (1923-1988), Two plates, one painted with an indigenous elder, and one with a Thai dancer, both inscribed signature 'Martin Boyd', and two other small dishes, the largest plate 19 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plaque with Aboriginal warrior incised…

Aboriginal Warrior Plaque by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plaque with Aboriginal warrior incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia' 26.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd (1923-1988). A slip cast glazed earthenware platter,…

Aboriginal Face Platter by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd (1923-1988). A slip cast glazed earthenware platter, hand decorated with an Aboriginal man's face, signed Martin Boyd Australia, FG, 31 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plate with an aboriginal warrior in…

Aboriginal Warrior Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plate with an aboriginal warrior in landscape, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia', 26 cm diameter

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son,…

Aboriginal Father and Son Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia, 37.5 cm diameter

A waratah flower plate by Martin Boyd, circa 1955, underglaze…

Martin Boyd's Waratah Flower Plate

A waratah flower plate by Martin Boyd, circa 1955, underglaze decoration of two large waratah flowers surrounded by wattle blossom, kangaroo paw and foliage; inscribed signature of Martin Boyd Australia underside, diameter 26.5 cm

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son…

Aboriginal Father and Son Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son looking right, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia, 35.5 cm diameter

A collection of eleven hand painted slipware plates by Martin…

Martin Boyd Hand Painted Slipware Plates Collection

A collection of eleven hand painted slipware plates by Martin Boyd, variously decorated fruit, figural and landscape scenes, each incised to base: Martin Boyd Australia, three fruit plates dated to base: 1950, 18 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Pottery, ramekins, glazed earthenware, comprising…

Martin Boyd Pottery Ramekins & Under-plates

Martin Boyd Pottery, ramekins, glazed earthenware, comprising twelve small ramekins and twelve under-plates, six large ramekins and eight large under-plates, signed (38), height 6 cm diameter 9.5 cm (small); height 6 cm diameter 13 cm (large); diameter 13…

Martin Boyd Two pottery plates with Aboriginal scenes, 26 cm…

Aboriginal Scene Pottery Plates

Martin Boyd Two pottery plates with Aboriginal scenes, 26 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Pair of pottery plates with Aboriginal portraits,…

Aboriginal Portrait Pottery Plates

Martin Boyd Pair of pottery plates with Aboriginal portraits, 26 cm diameter

A collection of sixteen Martin Boyd and Boyd Pottery ramekins,…

Martin Boyd Pottery Ramekins Collection

A collection of sixteen Martin Boyd and Boyd Pottery ramekins, in two sizes with variation of external and internal glaze colours, each with a short protruding handle, various incised signatures. Diameter of the largest 13 cm

Martin Boyd Two pottery chargers with Aboriginal motifs,…

Aboriginal Pottery Chargers by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd Two pottery chargers with Aboriginal motifs, incised Martin Boyd Australia, 36 cm diameter and 38.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Four pottery plates with fruit, floral and marine…

Martin Boyd Pottery Plates

Martin Boyd Four pottery plates with fruit, floral and marine designs, incised Martin Boyd Australia, 18.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Four pottery plates with Aboriginal portraits,…

Aboriginal Portrait Plates by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd Four pottery plates with Aboriginal portraits, incised Martin Boyd Australia, 26 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Four pottery plates with Aboriginal portraits and…

Aboriginal Portraits on Martin Boyd Pottery Plates

Martin Boyd Four pottery plates with Aboriginal portraits and designs, incised Martin Boyd Australia (1951), largest 30 cm diameter

Martin Boyd (1923-1988). A slip cast glazed earthenware plate,…

Aboriginal Landscape Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd (1923-1988). A slip cast glazed earthenware plate, hand decorated with and Aboriginal elder and boy in landscape, signed Martin Boyd Australia, 26.5 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Aboriginal display plate hand painted as an elder &…

Aboriginal Elder Teaching Cave Painting: Martin Boyd Plate

Martin Boyd Aboriginal display plate hand painted as an elder & teaching a young boy the Art of cave painting, strung with wire, inscribed signature 'Martin Boyd Australia N.K.'. Condition good to fair, some crazing, hairline crack. Diameter 35.5 cm

Martin Boyd 'Garuwa' large pottery table lamp with stylised…

Martin Boyd 'Garuwa' large pottery table lamp with stylised Aboriginal fish motif, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia', 44 cm high overall

Martin Boyd (1923-1988). A slip cast glazed earthenware platter…

Martin Boyd Kangaroo Platter

Martin Boyd (1923-1988). A slip cast glazed earthenware platter decorated with kangaroo and Aboriginal motifs, incised Martin Boyd Australia, 38.5 cm diameter

A Martin Boyd ceramic ten piece coffee set, circa 1950

1950 Martin Boyd Coffee Set

A Martin Boyd ceramic ten piece coffee set, circa 1950

Martin Boyd pair of pottery plates decorated with aboriginal…

Martin Boyd Aboriginal Warrior Pottery Plates

Martin Boyd pair of pottery plates decorated with aboriginal warriors, both incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia', 26 cm diameter

Martin Boyd (Australian, 1923-1988), Tile Panel, comprised of…

Aboriginal Tile Panel by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd (Australian, 1923-1988), Tile Panel, comprised of six glazed ceramic tiles, featuring Aboriginal motif of emus and kangaroos, signed to lower right tile 'Martin Boyd, 30.5 x 46 cm

Martin Boyd Australian pottery charger with Aboriginal…

Aboriginal Portrait Pottery Charger by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd Australian pottery charger with Aboriginal portraits on blue ground, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia'. 38 cm diameter

Martin Boyd Aboriginal display plate hand painted as three men…

Boyd's Hand-Painted Aboriginal Landscape Display Plate

Martin Boyd Aboriginal display plate hand painted as three men gazing into a rural landscape, strung with wire, inscribed signature 'Martin Boyd Australia P.H.'. Condition good, minor age related wear to the base. Diameter 38 cm

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son on…

Aboriginal Family Plate by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd pottery plate with Aboriginal father and Son on blue background, incised 'Martin Boyd, Australia, 39 cm diameter

Martin Boyd (1923-1988). A slip cast glazed earthenware platter,…

Aboriginal Face Platter by Martin Boyd

Martin Boyd (1923-1988). A slip cast glazed earthenware platter, hand decorated with two male Aboriginal faces, signed Martin Boyd Australia, 38 cm diameter